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Video: Vessel Carrying Fuel To Vanuatu Islands Burst Into Flames
Western Star is a 160-tonne fuel barge owned by Silentworld Shipping. It burst into flames on Wednesday, 17th August, while it was unloading fuel at the South West Bay on Malekula island, the second biggest island of Vanuatu.
Video: Fear Of Oil Spill Looms Large As Dredger Grounds Near Canary Islands Coast
The La Palmas Port Authority is working tirelessly along with Salvamento Maritimo to help a small dredger which grounded on La Isleta shores on Tuesday.
Watch: Cargo Ship Bridge Damaged As It Struck Netherlands Bridge
The bridge of an inland cargo ship called Southford sustained minor damages after it hit a bridge in the Scheldt-Rhine Waterway, in Rillnand, Zeeland, Netherlands.
Watch: The Biggest Museum Ship In The World
Have a look at the majestic and the biggest museum ship in the world.
Watch: Construction Starts On China’s Second-Largest Cruise Vessel
The second China-built cruise vessel’s construction began on Monday, 8 August, as China’s shipbuilding industry mastered core technologies in cruise vessel construction and design, industry experts and officials announced.
Video: Deck Cargo Lost From Ship, Coast Covered With Tons Of Wood
General cargo vessel named MARIA reportedly lost a part of its cargo, sawn lumber, on either 7 or 8 Aug, close to Preobrazhenya, south Primorye, Russia, Japan Sea. AIS has been recorded missing since 2 Aug, the vessel loaded timber at Olga port in Primorye.
Maritime Law & Logistics
Reducing Lead Time in Logistics – Why It Is Important?
Lead time is critical to all businesses for planning their activities and for ensuring customer satisfaction. Most companies aim to achieve shorter lead times to streamline their operations.
How Shippers Select Container Carriers – 11 Important Factors
Let’s delve into the factors that shippers consider to select container carriers -and understand how they influence the decision of which carrier to use and the relative importance of each element.
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Maritime Safety
Different Types of Alarms on Ships
General alarm, fire alarm, man overboard alarm & other ship emergency alarms are installed on ship to notify the crew on board about the dangerous situation. Learn about all important alarms used on ships.
Important Points for Committing Cargo Quantities in Tanker Ships
One of the most vital aspects of trading with tanker ships is loading and unloading of the cargo with utmost safety and efficiency. Chief Officer Abhishek Bhanawat explains important points for committing cargo quantities to charterers in tanker ships.
Maritime Electrical
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical shock is the worst kind of accident on a ship. In this article you will learn about ways to prevent electrical shock on a ship. Read inside the article to find more.
How Maintenance of Navigation Lights is Done On Ships?
Navigation lights of the ships still play an important role in ship navigating procedures at sea. These lights require periodic maintenance to ensure smooth functioning. Find out the basics of navigation lights maintenance on ships.
How to Do Busbar Inspection and Maintenance on Ships?
Inspection of busbars in main and emergency switchboards on ships is important to prevent accidents caused due to electrical faults such as short circuits, fire etc. Learn how busbar inspection is to be done on board ships by taking all necessary safety precautions.